Dave Long (American football)

Fumble recoveries	6
Sacks	15.0
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dave Long
No. 89
Positions	Defensive end • Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born	September 6, 1944 (age 81); Jefferson, Iowa, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school	Thomas Jefferson
College	Iowa
NFL draft	1966: 3rd round, 43rd overall pick
AFL draft	1966: 6th round, 45th overall pick
Career history
	St. Louis Cardinals (1966–1968); New Orleans Saints (1969–1972);
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-Big Ten (1965);
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries
Fumble recoveries	6
Sacks	15.0
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated December 21, 2025

David Frank Long (born September 6, 1944) is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played seven seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals and New Orleans Saints. Long played college football at the University of Iowa.^[1] He was drafted in the third round of the 1966 NFL draft with the 43rd overall pick.^[2]

References

↑ "Pro Football Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
↑ "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

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[1] "Pro Football Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .

[2] "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

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